Hispanic Culture

The term Hispanic refers to a native language and to a cultural background more so than an ethnic description. Within this group called Hispanics are people of different cultures and ethnicities. Hispanic Americans are now today the fastest growing minority population in the United States and make up the second largest minority group. A majority of these immigrants can trace their family trees back to Mexico as entry into the United States is easier to navigate more so than coming from say Puerto Rico or Cuba. (R. A. Guisepi)

Mexican Americans make up the most significant part of the Hispanic American Population and are mainly located in the Southwestern states. They reside mostly in Texas, Arizona, California, and Nevada and speak Spanish almost exclusively in their groups. There is such a large influx of these Mexican immigrants because typically the Mexican population has more economic hardships than what is available in the United States. Education and the prospect of landing a job that pays well are more prevalent in the United States more so than these opportunities in Mexico. Mexican Americans value family connections and considerations over their individual wants and needs. Most Mexicans are Roman Catholic and are very connected to their faith. It plays a major role in their daily health and wellbeing. This drives an unwavering thinking of faith and church to fuel hope and strength in the Mexican community.

Puerto Ricans are the third largest Hispanic American group living the United States. They have settled mostly in the states of New York, Florida, Illinois, and Connecticut. The main drive of these Puerto Rican immigrants is the chance of better employment, better education or any education, and a better way of life economically. Once a place for education is founded Puerto Ricans put great emphasis on their children to earn a better life by learning all they can. Puerto Rican Americans are known to be very out spoken but known for their